Abstract

JANSE VAN RENSBURG, DC; PILLAY, L; HENDRICKS, S  and  BLANCO, JA Hamuy. Year of the face mask: do's and don'ts during exercise. SA J. Sports Med. [online]. 2020, vol.32, n.1, pp.1-2. ISSN 2078-516X.  http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2078-516x/2020/v32i1a8615.

The COVID-19 pandemic causes widespread anxiety and uncertainty regarding disease transmission. In many countries people are obliged to wear a face mask in public spaces. Individuals involved in sports participation at any level need to make informed decisions on wearing a face mask during exercise. Currently there is no scientific evidence on what to advise regarding the safety of wearing a face mask during exercise, or what type of mask to use. This short report aims to answer these questions in a structured and practical way.

Keywords : COVID-19; masks; exercise; physical activity; corona virus; prevention; health.

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